Key Takeaways
- Join Costain's 2-year Graduate Development Programme as an Environmental Advisor across various UK sectors.
- Gain experience in Health & Safety across Water, Rail, Highways, Energy, and more.
- Requires a BSc in Health & Safety Management or equivalent and Grad IOSH.
- Roles are UK-wide with final locations discussed at the assessment centre.
About the Role
Costain offers an excellent opportunity for Health & Safety Graduates to work across numerous sectors including Water, Rail, Highways, Integrated Transport, Aviation, Nuclear, Energy and Oil and Gas.
This allows for fast progression and experiences meeting different clients, contractors and cultures in different locations across the United Kingdom in cities and rural areas.
As well as the Costain Graduate Scheme the SHE Team offers the SHE Academy which is a mixtures of SHE trainees, apprentices and Graduates. The group meeting quarterly at different locations; twice at Costain projects and twice at external companies to understand how other industries operate and understand SHE.
You will assist the Contract SHE functions and support the development of SHE solutions to enable the Contract / Operational Teams to implement the Group SHE Management System. To gain experience, knowledge and develop relationships with stakeholders, whilst maintaining an independent and objective view of SHE Performance on the Contract.
Location
We are looking for candidates who are willing to locate to a variety of locations across the UK where they can develop and extend their skills and capabilities in this exciting discipline.
- Please note that final locations for the roles will be discussed at the assessment centre and finalised, depending on the candidate and business need at the time.
As some roles may be within our Nuclear & Defence sector, we will require candidate to be able to obtain security clearance and have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years.
Graduate Development Programme
By joining our 2-year Graduate programme, you’ll get the best of both worlds—great technical development and exciting opportunities to grow your personal confidence and leadership skills. You’ll be working alongside your team to deliver standout, best-in-class projects across the infrastructure sector, all while learning and building your career step by step.
The Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is also a fantastic chance to meet and network with other graduates joining us at the same time. You’ll connect with people across different projects and disciplines throughout the UK, creating a supportive community from day one. Throughout the 2 years, you’ll come together both in person and virtually to take part in engaging modules and activities such as “Growing your Career,” “Costain In Action,” and “Group Coaching.” These sessions are designed to inspire you, challenge you in the best way, and help you get the most out of your programme.
Your line manager will be fully on hand to support your learning, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to talk through how you can put what you’re learning into your everyday work.
We also strongly recommend getting involved with our Graduate and Apprentice network (GRaAPs). It’s a brilliant way to meet other Early Careers members, discover what’s happening across different teams and projects, and explore areas of the business that genuinely interest you—helping you shape your future learning and direction.
And as a graduate, you’ll have the chance to help influence and shape future recruitment programmes and early careers opportunities—making a real difference to what comes next for future intakes.
Responsibilities
- Assist and support the SHE and Contract Operational and Supply Chain Teams and develop relationships with Stakeholders to successfully implement the Group SHE Management System
- Assist and develop skills to enable the future delivery of training, to allow the contract team to successfully implement the Group SHE Management System
- Assist and support the SHE, Contract Operational and Supply Chain Contractors in the delivery of the Contract SHE requirements
- Assist and actively support the delivery of the annual Contract and Group SHE Objectives
- Assist and actively engage with the Contract SHE Assurance programme to ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements
- Actively assist with the investigation of all unplanned events and close out of assurance findings, ensuring lessons are shared in accordance with the Group SHE Management System
- Assist with the timely reporting, analysis, and use of SHE data to support and influence the Contract Leadership Team
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential
- Grad IOSH
- BSc Health & Safety Management / Health, Safety and Environmental Management or equivalent
Desirable
- Work placement and / or relevant SHE experience in relevant industry / field
- Grad IOSH and registered for Initial Professional Development (IPD).
- Degree with an element of Environmental Management